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NCERT makes changes in Class 8 social science book, Akbar is portrayed as a 'mixture of tolerance, cruelty'

The textbook now includes an important note advising readers not to hold present-day individuals or communities accountable for historical events. The note reads, "No one should be blamed today for ...
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NCERT flags 'brutality' of Mughals, but conditions apply. About the major changes made to class 8 social science textbook

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) recently announced a slew of changes to its new Class 8 Social Science textbook. The textbook introduces students to the Delhi ...
Indiatimes

NCERT Class 8 Social Science book sparks royal outrage: Map ‘factually baseless, historically misleading,’ says Jaisalmer king

A map in NCERT’s new Class 8 Social Science textbook has drawn criticism from Chaitanya Raj Singh Bhati, King of Jaisalmer, for inaccurately placing the region under Maratha rule. His objection comes ...
The Free Press Journal

NCERT Flags 'Brutality of Sultanate', 'Intolerance Of Mughals' In New Class 8 Textbook, Adds Disclaimer

Class 8th NCERT Book: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released a new Class 8 Social Science textbook that takes a more straightforward tone while depicting ...